Lil Rob Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

[@MrDjillest303]

I love how he doesn't pretend to be a gangster. He's just a real cool dude

[@310jazzy]

I started listening to lil rob in 6th grade, I'm 31 now. Still bump him from time to time, "pachuco's night" has always been my favorite. 🎶

[@joelrangel200]

31 aswell bro n I aswell started listening to him n 6th grade lol. "Do my thing" was one of my faves!

[@310jazzy]

@@joelrangel200lol "Do my thing" bumps too.🎶

[@youareloved4960]

Summer nights for me!

[@Politically_Incorrect973]

Do my thing, oh what a night, and soy chingon, pachucos night are all bangers

[@GAMBINOFAMILYTHUGZLP]

S/O to Vlad TV for getting Hispanic OGs on here. Hispanics that don't make us look bad, real representative right here. 💯

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

Don’t make us look bad? Lil Rob is not even a real gangster he ain’t no sureño but he portrays to be a wannabe gangster.* Bruh

[@GAMBINOFAMILYTHUGZLP]

so him not being a dumb ass gang banger is bad? lol he's a grown up. Grow up mr gangster LOL@@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf

[@eldelacolon1a]

You got it all wrong homeboy. He’s the only one that has been keep it real this whole time. You don’t have to be a gangster or sureño ect to keep it real.

[@Kuso_yarou]

@@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyfhe ain’t claiming no gang he claims brown pride

[@samufaus2]

@@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyfhe’s from varrio colonia eden gardens 13 in SD

[@elchulo13agt]

This man has good values good mature mentality …. Nowadays people idolize the wrong kind of message … glad to see him talk positivity and not be afraid to be himself

[@littlezentz]

My son is 40 now and he was a Northerner as a kid. He had a secret. He really liked Lil Rob!! He ended up doing great in life.

[@SummerOf-oe3hs]

i live in LA but i love Woodie Raps from Antioch.

[@daftwulli6145]

GG to your son, it is a thin line between doing great in life and doing life if you join gangs

[@dnice213]

Who tf says northerner

[@daftwulli6145]

@@dnice213 someone who is not a gang banger, and is talking to other people who are also not gang bangers. IT is simply the translation of nortenjo into english

[@andrewvazquez4683]

@dnice213 Do a stint in the CDC system and you’ll find out real quick Joe Shmoh.

[@Finalrounds619]

Lil Rob an OG for sure. Ain’t actin like these weirdos now a days, bro always kept it G.

[@tiburon760]

Shout out to Robert Flores. I went to elementary school with him and he was always a cool guy.

[@Shadow_2055]

I used to listen to his music when I was a young kid. Damn, time flies! I’m happy to see that Lil Rob is doing good and that he brings a chill vibe. His music will always be great to me. People throwing things at him and talking trash to him and he still stays chillin, those people that only cares about where he is from are the definition of haters, low life’s, etc etc. Keep doing you Lil Rob 👍 👌 🙏.

[@JoseLopez-i2q]

Simon

[@EGonzalez915]

The GOAT of Chicano Rap. Stays in his lane and drama free. Glad Lil Rob is getting some exposure almost 20-30 years later. His album has some bangers too.

[@nelsonlopez9214]

Goat? 😂 How so?

[@Robgeee]

@@nelsonlopez9214What do you mean how so? Real 1’s grew up listening to lil rob on the radio… to us he’s one of the goats

[@EGonzalez915]

​@nelsonlopez9214 lol bro those who know, really know. No explanation needed. Music sells itself.

[@Tranquilo0000]

Haters gona hate much love to rob

[@nelsonlopez9214]

@@Robgeee you couldn't even answer a simple question. Says it all.

[@GrouchySD]

Met Rob at a Best Buy in San Diego a few years back. Went and grabbed his album off the shelf so he can sign for me and he did. He was surprised they even had it there. Very down to earth for such a talented man. Shout out to Lil Rob Mr. 1218!

[@CALMEXMUSICGROUPTV1]

Shout out to my bro Rob always stayed the same (humble) 🙌🏼 I’m proud of you ✊🏼🇲🇽 Chicano rap Goat 🐐 thanks for all you’ve done for me / MTO

[@Chinesec742]

Meet this homie the other day he sighed my sons shirt and got to be up close to him. This homie is very nice, respectful, and humble, and much respects to him, his family is great, very nice, and kind people

[@SarahAngelOchoa]

Thank you for interviewing Lil Rob , I never knew he was so humble. Wishing him all the best in life and so much more success in all his future endeavors ❤ Lil Rob making us Chicanos proud 👊

[@JSmithRecords]

Man i remember 05 summer I was 13, I heard "summer nights" on the radio.. man it was magical. I bought the CD the next day and the whole album was 🔥🔥 dude is one of the most underrated artists ever. Should've been a way bigger star

[@Yourmommais]

05....lol😂😂

[@chucktaylor824]

​@@Yourmommaisdid I miss the funny part?

[@southsidecompton9668]

😂😂😂

[@ricardoarrreola5278]

😂😂💀

[@17valley]

I was just listening to Crazy Life the other day too. Dope interview. Rob has always been one of my favourites. I grew up on his music man, I found him in Lowrider magazine back in the day. Listening to Rob in the Caprice with the lady, almost 20yrs later and we still bumping his albums together. Classics. Much love homie, peace from a Canadian Hiphop nerd.

[@abelduran1753]

Mad respect Lil Rob. Been jamming to the homie all the way up in Michigan since the 90s.

[@laurenmarsh5690]

You brought in a classic right here. Lil rob

[@aircnc9385]

I’m watching this right next to the pacific to be specific

[@siryogi1563]

That’s so terrific why not act so horrific or stay perrific

[@HectorPerez-tk7ej]

Me too. Lolol.

[@m.thegreat2136]

So is Rick Ross and Jay z and baby

[@fouloutmikey]

@@m.thegreat2136shut up

[@omarhdeleon]

Called the ruca on the phone, let her know I'm home alone

[@washingtonstatemyworldmyfi1883]

Down with LiL Rob since day one . Much respect to this man for keeping it 💯🇲🇽 I’m glad to see a OG like LiL Rob . He’s been the same way and ain’t nothing changed what you see is what you get cause this is all I know .

[@Rocsi46]

Shit put it down!!! Real humble! We got love for you! I been fan in high school In 1996…… now am 46 and still a fan!!!!!! I always had love for your music!!!!!!

[@snkrvision]

Im from Northern Cali - since the 80s, Lil Rob was being bumped HEAVY in Chicago summer of 2005 when i went visited my cousins i was like wtf yal listen to chicano rap like mainstream radio and i guarantee you Rob Was being bumped all the way across to NY in the Latino Barrios along with the rich Hampton frat parties. Take in mind Lil Rob was one that Got Love in a Red City in Northern Cali noone else broke barriers like this man back then.

[@Lucasthemann]

Big cap 🧢

[@snkrvision]

@@Lucasthemann big Jimmy 🧢 my boy

[@malab12]

@@Lucasthemanni live in the east coast and he 100% was being played here back then at one point

[@Unknownuser2u4u]

Im in the Netherlands (hollanda) and I've heard his music played OUT HERE was a nice suprise coming from Cali my self but I never got 1 chance to meet him back there and he aint coming to europe ever though I wish yall would, you would get soo many sales out here.

[@adrianjuarez9850]

It was about time homie lil rob interview was long over due

[@eljosue20]

Finally!! Lil Rob🤙🏼🤙🏼 now I know why I relate to all his music 💯

[@adamgonzalez9013]

The longer I live on this planet, the more i understand why roosters scream as soon as their day begins

[@jasperw.i.p]

i’ll never forget this comment 😭

[@universaltalentbookings1389]

same reason why hookers squeal

[@paolaucci5302]

😂😂😂😂 OMG, this comment! So hilarious!

[@aaronmendez6566]

How does this not have waaaaay more likes

[@adamstoneman3795]

​@@jasperw.i.pI'll never forget either. Lol

[@thumpercoronado2840]

I’m too old to be fanboying out right now. Haha. I’ve Been bumping Lil Rob here in WA State steady since ‘99. Cruising, working, or bbqing it’s always on a playlist. Keep doing your thing

[@luisgutierrez6414]

Same here at the 509

[@s_cutt]

You that guy in Yakima with the yellow Monte Carlo lowrider

[@Latinochino]

I grew up in Jersey and east coast hiphop was my thing and other than Dre, I was not a fan of west coast rap. When I got to stationed in SD, back in 2000. This was when I first heard Lil Rob and I surprisingly love his music. Mad respect to him after this interview, he has been representing since day one. You got to applaud this dude man. Keep it up Lil Rob.

[@iamedwardhurtado]

Lil Rob is a legend 💯

[@davysantiago1384]

Been a fan since 98.. my crazy life was the first album I bought and the first track on that album blew my mind . Been a fan since then , bought all his albums including the mixtapes . I’m 37 and I still bump his shit .

[@TreBros]

Lil' Rob the OG great to see him on here! He's always been a stand up guy! What I love about him IS the RESPECT he does show and always keeps it positive! He talks about his times that weren't so good but how no matter what he weaves his way out of the negative and still goes towards a positive! Much Love and RESPECT Lil' Rob! Great interview!

[@Sir_8701]

Prayers up for all Roberts, includes you...thank you for your honesty and kindness towards my family

[@Sir_8701]

Thank you for showing me the performances too. Thank God you didn't damage your spine

[@TierraSanea87]

Summer Nights is still that joint.💯✨😌

[@SunkaTanka]

Never really gave lll rob a chance but after the interview he ls such a solid good dude!

[@Javier-5150]

No matter where you from summer nights is the classic jam for everybody to cruise to 💥💥💥🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽💯💯💯

[@e.ramirez4504]

Im 33 and I've been listening to LR since i was 6 haha Crazy.. Living Legend ✊🏽💯🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@NIDREV_1022]

I grew up in Chicago, Illinois Lil Rob, and chicano rap was all I listened to. Much respect to this man 🙌

[@Sage_blazee]

Lil rob was not a trouble maker you can tell !! I use to listen to his music back in the day !! This was nostalgic !! Simon raza

[@eduardoriquelme7926]

Ive been a fan of Lil'Rob since i was 11. I met him a few times now. Im 36 now and I still bump his music. My Respect To Lil'Rob.

[@123jcoolmusic]

30 now. And I’ll always remember being 10 years old and hearing summer nights for the first time. Seems like yesterday.

[@jackc1010]

Just watched this without knowing how this person is. Checking the comments he's a legend and OG. Really love his chill laid back vibe. No tough guy posturing even though some stories he talks about he's been through some shit.

[@brandoa330]

Lil Rob from Eden Gardens where I grew up. Talking about the bluebird and market cafe. Brings back memories.

[@ar8376]

I Who Have Nothing is my favorite song. I love Lil Rob

[@migz6894]

My older cousins had Kid Frost .. We had Lil Rob!! Listening to crazy life on the Sony Walkman on the way to school!! Lil Rob & Mr Shadow colabs we sick !!

[@4jtrue]

Great interview!

[@037JA]

I love lil Rob. I’m from Orange County califas. This foo is a legend

[@stephannie86]

I love how he talks .. ❤

[@Rsspext]

Dawg Is A Real Gangsta Bro Really Made BangerZ 💙🔥

[@Lilmiddwest]

I never thought Mexican can rap. Till I hear summer night. Lil rob is reason why I started to listen to Chicano rap.

[@MikeJones-pf4wd]

Any Black Mariachi, or Black Tejano Genres.

[@cachifli870]

​Tf is tejano genre@@MikeJones-pf4wd

[@lowriderpride1702]

@@cachifli870Texas Spanish music

[@12ed34ga5r]

Yeaaaa homie ! Thats what tf im talkin about Ese lil rob on vlad tv !? Thank you vlad for this one i never expected this one Lil rob is on of my favorite rappers hin and SPM Much love from south jersey homie \m/

[@viridianaortiz731]

Suburban mom here,Christian,living in a white neighborhood and this interview brought me wayyy back to growing up in Santa Ana. First time ever listening to his music and this interview shows what a good dude Lil Rob is. Chicano pride y’all, bringing me back to my roots. 🇲🇽😎

[@illmaticxone]

That line on spending money on impala parts and not finishing projects hits different lol boy!

[@charlieebn9809]

Haha I felt that. Lil Rob knows the struggle of building a low low.

[@SubRaider]

Vlad not doing this Interview is so disrespectful.... Even Yung Joc and the Ying Yang Twins!! It seems like he Truly doesnt fuck with Rappers... Im sure there's a few other rappers he didn't wanna Interview Himself..

[@Vramirez6582]

I'm not going to lie... I feel the same way, too. This guy's interview questions are all over the place instead of Vlad starting from the beginning to controversies and now. The disrespect! This could have been more.

[@ValleDeNapa707]

Does it have to do with Lil Rob being from from down South?

[@SubRaider]

@@ValleDeNapa707 are you Remedial??? He's from San Diego bro

[@chicanoexpress1]

Atleast he didnt ask police questions, he actually talked about Robs music.​@Vramirez6582

[@cameron7677]

@@SubRaiderdown south as in southern California since vlad from the bay

[@SD40s]

Avenida revolucion was the party place to be in the 90s, great memories but also fights at any given moment it got so packed with people. I still bump lil rob crazy life to this day 🤙

[@walterclark3198]

Lil Rob keep doing your thing fam. Love from Boston.

[@celsocontreras254]

Unfortunately 50 and I can remember listening Lil Ron back in junior high give me anything you should ever since run he's representing Chicano rap from jump Street. Glad to see he's doing good is it still alive and kicking.🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@Ivan-fs9nz]

A wise man right here that stayed in his lane and stayed out of trouble now look how far he’s gotten.

[@gangel4973]

Grew Up Listening to Lil Rob in the 90’s💯. That Crazy Life Album is a Classic💯! Been Following His Music Throughout the Years. I’m Glad He’s Still Making Music🎶. Hope One Day I Get the Chance to Meet this Great Artist🎙️. In My Book He’s a Legend! Always Have Kept It Respectfully With His Music🎶

[@edwinhonorato4584]

He ain't No Jay Z of Chicano rap He's Lil Rob the GOAT in Chicano Rap Game in His Own Lane Brown Pride 💯

[@jcpnlz]

Watching this while having some homemade tortillas, and 12 pack of frias.

[@flow_matik]

Shout-Out Mr.Shadow From San Diego 💯

[@sreal1]

OG Lil Rob 💯‼️👏🏽

[@mr.sphlictor9649]

There will never be a Mexican better than him and kid frost

[@Eric1935]

FREE SPM

[@angelicsoulz]

Sick Jacken and Vel The Wonder.

[@Lucky00Slevin]

Frank V

[@alexmacias2988]

King Lil G

[@kingeleven3820]

None of these, Sick Jack but he got no radio hits.

[@villaa46]

I can see why he only hangs connects with certain people. He is very community oriented and family. I think others around him in the past showed him what he didn't want to be and kept his Raza agenda moving forward. Where he is from is pretty much gentrified.

[@kingeleven3820]

"Member only" punching the air right now 😂

[@DreamTeam801SLC]

Theres very few chacanos rappers that put it down so classy for our culture..not all gangbanging on the mic homeboy grew up like all of us that was in the game, well some of us anyway!! Much respect g from that 801 SALT LAKE CITY 🙌

[@RyanAnthonyGamboa]

I'm born and raised in SD , lived all over the county .. I've NEVER heard of "Eden gardens " ?!? Solana beach is already small . Where the hell ?!?

[@miguelg.3884]

You need to go out more 😂

[@ComicAddicts]

I live in Fresno, hope to go see lil Rob some day.

[@bigcarlinblick904]

I used to listen to him back when he was on low profile records

[@waakiyltheadvocate1896]

Solid dude

[@geogonz352]

Why didn't Vlad do the interview?

[@AnotherMexican-ur5vb]

Thanks Vlad for interviewing this Living Legend. Vlad tv is legit about the Culture💪💪💪

[@hugogomez7372]

One great INTERVIEW 👍 👌 👏 🙌 😀 💯🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 on DJ VLAD 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ricoa9661]

Been listening since 2000. Favorite Chicano rapper. #1 Chicano rapper

[@realboltfan]

Being born and raised in SD, it’s crazy to me that he’s from Solana Beach. Would have never guessed that.

[@juliobojorquez1532]

Same

[@SanDiego357]

Solana wasn't how it is now, especially now, there's a video on KZbin if you search Eden gardens 1992, when he was a kid you can see how it was, even now the old Mexican families are being bought out, there's.lioe 5-6 construction projects here in E.G going over old homes making them these fucking modern condos..fucking sucks

[@charlieebn9809]

I was tripping out when i passed by last weekend. Didn’t expect to see such a wealthy community. But you're right, things must’ve changed throughout the years.

[@Southerncali19045]

The Top that we can all learn from Rob is never go back to someone who Burned you or wronged you .Be humble and move on and never go back . Forward only and up!!!!!!

[@yedva]

Not just Chicano Rap one of the best out of the whole Westcoast

[@smellmapitts5065]

I know all the haters watching this. Too many Chicano rappers are jealous of Lil Rob’s success

[@stevenramirezmistersmokes6379]

OG LIL-ROB#1

[@Dmennis]

Who remembers "these Cortez shoes" I had all the colors even grey vinyl and all white with silver check they was fyee

[@Bear13420]

😎😎😎 11 bumping up his music 40 and still smoking ese

[@carolina-j5v9j]

Amazing man dat u are and true from da heart True OG .LIVE UR MUSIC KEEP IT COMING MUCH LOVE ❤️ 😍

[@puebloking8280]

LEGEND

[@talkbox360]

Boom! Great interview

[@stevenguevara2184]

I’m 44 lifelong San Diegan I’ve never been to Solana Beach. But there isn’t a bad area within 50 miles

[@panchorcas4296]

This is 35 yrs ago tho bro. Look for the clip when he’s rapping at 14 yrs old in his hood. Looks like a struggling working neighborhood

[@rossimoney7188]

Ain’t nothing ever been good about Solana Beach/ Del Mar

[@Sr._Gomez59]

Hope he sees this, wonder if he remembers my Tio Moe Moe rip

[@Khrystell]

Lil Rob you are my FAVORITE! ❤ I got my big brother to listen to your music 😊 and we vibe to your songs 🥰

[@DanielAlvarez-xl4qy]

Damn it be cool af to meet lil rob one day always liked his music my favorite songs are “still riding like that” and “just one of those days” cant for get “summer nights” 👍

[@gustavorosales8667]

If you can, go to one of the Mc Magic/Lil Rob/Baby Bash shows. Lil Rob and Mc Magic always sign autographs after the show.

[@bennyquintanilla2754]

My hat off to you Mr.Lil Rob. Much respect.

[@ColoradoLegend]

I feel him when he's talking about wanting to go up North but he can't because the hate I'm from the north and I've always bumped Rob he's never clearly stated that he was banging just claimed Brown crowd which I believe is more of repping Chicano homies a legend I wish there wasn't so much hate and more unification between Chicanos! Shout out to Lil Rob!! 🐐 Cantina drinking on my driveway soy chingon brought up in a small neighborhood the list goes on and on

[@felixportillo8491]

Solid vato

[@mandy8275]

Lil Rob was a huge part of my musical life on repeat 24/7 🎶🎶🎶🎶 hit After hit.❤️🫶🏽

[@robertlogan2080]

Summer Nights is still by far and away my most favorite lowrider anthem

[@vinceperez9991]

Listened in middle school lol the last wave of bangers in LA, so impressionable is and was our youth

[@stephannie86]

Love it thank you for recognizing Hispanic talent.. ❤❤❤

[@LilDroopy_]

remember meeting Rob when I was 15

[@anamariachavez8185]

I remember bumping his albums when I was 13-14 getting into trouble & loving his style. 20yrs later I'm still down for Lil Rob & legit married a lookalike hahaha I love My Pelon😍😍😍 & will forever be a fan of my troubled teen crush!

[@559BlessedByAngel]

Can't Keep A Good Man Down ✌️

[@johnbenedictformoso9782]

love those sunglasses damn where we could we buy that

[@NoSleeptilNovember]

All young homies from the neighborhood in late 90s 2000s would 🎶 listen to Lil Rob, Mr. Capone- E , Mr Criminal 😂 would bump up, wire up 10s & 12s home boom boxes.. kids stuff just used up old speakers til they smoke out .. recorded cassettes tapes later on burning CDs 💿 , limewire, mp3 mp4 as time evolved.

[@Alexandria250]

This was good but vlad just has a way of really connecting and I think it would of been better if he was interviewing.